Lee Gil Woo

Lee Gil-Woo was born in Korea in 1967. Lee Gil-Woo specializes in delicate arrangement of picture so as to create eye-catching effect. By using traditional printing skill, the artist spots out layers of human figures; in addition, the natural texture of silk and layers of Korean paper become a notable feature of Lee Gil-Woo’s creation. As a result, Lee develops a new visual performance of spotted and strong-colored portrait painting. Lee ’s paintings utilise iconic images from Western Pop culture and Eastern classical art, overlaying them and adding a physical layer of intricate incense burn marks. Thus, depending on the way the viewer connects with the work either a Western icon or Eastern art or intricate burn marks are seen.

Yohangza theatre

Members of the Yohangza theatre company from South Korea pose for the paparazzi during a presentation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in Parramatta, Sydney. (Reuters Photo)
“Wonderfully wicked, clever and magical. Yang’s directing is inspired, exquisite.” (The Scotsman)

“Enchanting for everyone to whom the words “physical theatre” are an immediate turn off. Yohangza’s dynamic dance and graceful poise is an eye-opener, revealing unimagined pleasures in the genre.” (The Big Issue)

“Yohangza make physical theatre an extreme sport in their spectacular retelling of Shakespeare’s comedy.” (Fest)

Bringing together oriental tradition and Western modernity, the work of the Yohangza Theatre Company is colourful, inventive, and deeply moving. A humorous Korean version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.